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A bubbling pot of gumbo will sound perfect when matched with the sound of raindrops this weekend in Louisiana.

Flood watches have been posted ahead of a strong weather system that is currently moving across Louisiana. Severe storms are possible and flooding rains are likely.

Strong storms will rumble across Louisiana late Tuesday into Wednesday. There is a significant risk that some of the storms could be severe as they move across Louisiana.

The rain where it falls will be fast and furious but only for a few minutes, then it will feel like a sauna.

Rain weary residents of South Louisiana will get no break from the showers and storms this week. Here's why.